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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1896

Page

6

Green Ridge Wheelmen to Play Football at Sanderson's Park

The Green Ridge Wheelmen organize two football teams from members and will pair them at Sanderson's Park Thanksgiving morning. Lineup includes Bevens Wambold Hitchcock Keller and others with Merriman Swarts and Fit as substitutes. Game called at 10 a m with two 15 minute halves and free admission due to the rough nature of play.

Green Ridge Wheelmen Sanderson's Park Calmiy Cocceeeervese Cmd Orcanee Rowlson Chapman Cceeeee Thokle O E .Bevans Wambold HUM Aeceeees Florey Hitchcock Keller Aon Ayden Eeaveeewss Stiekle Fine Woletel Evvawstreehalf Veseseeesess Ehkod Davis Payne Knight Funtion Howe White Gregory Eeee Ittek Merriman Swarts Het Mitchell I. W Garney

Tax totals show Scranton share rise in county levy

County tax collection for the year ending May 31 shows 1 623 897 06 in taxes, up 131 442 48 from the prior year. Scranton contributed 1 005 686 84, increasing by 86 006 24. The figures are from a tabulated report by E E Kobathan for the secretary of internal affairs.

Scranton E. E. Kobathan Commissioners’ Office Secretary of Internal Affairs Lakely Henton Kb LS Roy Clifton Seas Soest Ees Covington Carbondale Carbondale City Mickson City Reneleeteperenne Banpavsi Aecesseensenewei Couldeboro Reneseseual Swall Greenfield Ellerson Jermyn Luc Madison Newton Sess North Abbyto Eseae Old Forge Abington Senee Pr Waverli Langton

Farr Seeks Speakership Amid Wide Postmaster Candidacies

Hon. John R. Farr announces his candidacy for speaker of the next State House of Representatives and plans an active statewide canvass. The piece notes numerous aspirants for postmaster roles across towns, with names like Yarington, Powderly, Lathrope, Evans, and Newton among others seeking appointments.

Newton Waikis House of Representatives John R. Farr Tribune Farr P.M. Little Huntington Henry L. Hoyer Philadelphia Ward KR. Bliss Delaware Herman H. North McKean Benjamin F. Focht Union My. Farr

John Isham's Octoroons at Scranton Academy of Music

A high class variety act by John Isham features what critics call the cream of veteran talent. The show impresses with artistic costuming and staging and offers a second act spotlight on Madah Hyer, praised as a remarkable colored soprano with a wide vocal range.

Scranton John Isham Academy of Music Isham Blackville Madah Hyer

Entertaining Evening Features Act by May Furbur and Brown

The program showcases specialty numbers by Shorty May and Edward Furbur in a witty acrotastic act, plus Tom Brown as a skilled impersonator. A thirty minute operatic pot-pourri closes the show, while Flower known as the bronze Mella delivers encore-worthy songs that delay the finale before a fuller response.

Shorty Edward Furbur Tom Brown Robin Howl Flower

Four Scranton burglars hit with compromise verdict

Four members of a Pittston burglary ring, tried in Wilkes Barre, were sentenced to three years and ten months in the penitentiary with fines of zero. The jury found them guilty of larceny by a compromise verdict, and Judge Bennett criticized the leniency after the decision.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Pittston Bennett

City wins four cases over street grading assessments

The city secured verdicts in four cases against property holders who refused to pay for grading Gar field avenue between Lafayette and Pettibone streets. Judge Edwards allowed further argument on a municipal law point before a full bench. Others included cases against Martha Pritchard and three defendants tied to a store bill dispute surrounding a $200 note. Over twenty cases were disposed of that week.

Common Pleas Court Garfield Avenue Lafayette Pettibone Iky Torrey Edwards Ri. A. Zimmerman C. L. Hawley Fis Abel Davis Henry Jacobs William Roberts David Willams Berthold Martha Pritchard Gunster

Burglary Suspects Apprehended After Duryea Attack

Three tramps beat and seriously injured George Blakely, a Duryea hotel keeper, yesterday. The assailants fled as help arrived. one man, who called himself John McVarle of South Plainfield New Jersey, was captured. Police suspect the group was in Duryea to rob.

George Blakely Duryea John McVarle South Plainfield N. J

Scranton Business College Ownership Clarified

In the Republican yesterday page 5, Buck, Whitmore & Co state that Scranton Business College remains owned and operated by them despite attempts by another well known college man to buy it. They assert no price would induce sale and note ownership of other colleges changes.

the Republican Gregory Scranton Business College Yours Truly Buck, Whitmore & Co

Auction Sale of Jewelry at Davidow Ros

Attend the great auction sale of tl Jewelry at Davidow ros featuring a broad range of pieces. Shoppers will find curated selections and bidding opportunities offering valuable items to collectors and bargain seekers alike.

Davidow Ros

Factories in Scranton Revive After Election Boost

Scranton manufacturing firms report renewed activity and brighter futures after a prolonged slowdown. Companies like the Scranton Button, Lackawanna Woolen Mills, Dickson Manufacturing, and Bliss Silk Works resume full operations with expanded orders and overtime. Several plants plan future expansion, including a new warehouse by Bittenbender & Co, signaling a lasting recovery across textiles, metal goods, and machinery sectors.

Scranton Button Company Cnens Lackawanna Woolen Mills Suranton Forging Company Dickson Manufacturing Company Doles Car Wheel Works Oer Green Ridge Bar Spike Bliss Silk Wors North End Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company Wil Scranton Iron Fence Company Bokanton Axle Works Sauquoit Silk Manufacturing Company Inet Finch Manufacturing Company Bittenbender & CO

Printing service for long legal cases offered by Scranton Tribune

Lawyers with lengthy cases can have 100 pages per day printed at the Scranton Tribune office. Copy can be prepared to eliminate reading many pages at once. Request a representative if you cannot visit the office.

Scranton Tribune

Auction sale of unredeemed pledges at Davidow Bros

A notice announces a sale of unredeemed pledges held by Davidow Bros at 2147 Lackawanna Avenue. The event invites interested bidders to attend the auction to settle outstanding pledges and recover funds for the store.

Davidow Bros Lackawanna Avenue

To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Tablets

Anticold patent remedy claims quick cure with Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if not effective. Advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla as best blood purifier and Hood's Pills for liver and bowels. Mentions relief from headaches.

Hood

New Dress Goods Arrive at Low Prices

A large stock of new novelty dress goods is now in store. The sale offers latest styles with German black goods in low, medium, and high prices. We are sole city agents for these fabrics.

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